Bunker Procurement Manager

SUPREME MARITIME SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime shipping company in Singapore is seeking a Bunker Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement and management of bunker fuel for its fleet. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a good understanding of the marine industry. This role requires attention to detail and effective stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 - 8 years of relevant working experience in bunker procurement.
• Experience in physical bunker and fuel oil procurement for vessels.
• Good computer skills, familiar with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Procure bunker for the fleet and ensure operational efficiency.
• Source quotes and evaluate suppliers based on metrics.
• Liaise with various stakeholders for bunker operations.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Marine industry knowledge

Education

Diploma/University Degree in logistics, shipping, or economics

Tools

IMOS software

Job description

Supreme Maritime Services is a privately owned shipping company with a strong presence in Asian market. We are expanding rapidly and are looking for candidate to join us as Bunker Procurement Manager in our Singapore Office.

You will be responsible for all the bunkers replenishment for our fleet of owned and chartered vessels with provision of safe operating margin for the performance of the company.

Responsibilities

• The key role compasses around the procurement of bunker for the fleets.
• Source for right quotation / price, evaluate and confirm supplier with endorsement from Head of Procurement on the bunker price.
• Managing overall bunker supplier evaluation process which includes but not limited to quality, quantity, and other bunker operations related performance metrics.
• Identify and resolving all bunker operations related issues.
• Managing and monitoring and documenting all bunker activities.
• Liaison with Master / Operations Manager / Superintendents to meet vessel's bunker specifications.
• Communicate bunker nomination to supplier, vessel, agent, and related parties in the Company and follow up on the status of surveyor appointment till bunkers lifting.
• Knowledgeable in marine industry especialy bunkering related matters, including but not limited to quantity, quality, and operational issues. Having a commercial perspective will be an advantage.
• Preferably knowledgeable in operations research and linear programming (BOPS), and its application in the bunkering industry.
• Self-starter and able to self-motivate and is able to identify and resolve problems independently.
• Managing both routine and non-routine daily workflow.
• Communicate clearly and concisely through verbal and in writing and manage our stakeholders relationships.
• Using the data collected and trends observed to come up with proposals for continuous improvements projects.
• Ability to provide forwards prices and handle negotiate hedge deals when required.
• Working with management to assess and improve processes and development of policies.
• Other works as assigned by the management.

Requirements

• Diploma / University Degree (desired if in logistics, shipping or economics).
• Min. 6 - 8 years relevant working experience.
• Experience in physical bunker and fuel oil procurement for vessel/ships.
• Relevant technical and analytical skills, ability in setting priorities.
• Reliable track record in shipping industry.
• Excellent communication and social skills.
• Team player, well organised and structured.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good computer skills. Familiar with IMOS software would be an advantage.
• Good verbal and writing skills in English and Chinese to communicate with Chinese speaking business partners.
• Singaporean and candidates residing permantenly in Singapore are preferred to apply.

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